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Let a line L1 be tangent to the hyperbola x216-y24=1 and let L2 be the line passing through the origin and perpendicular to L1. If the locus of the point of intersection of L1 and L2 is x2+y22= αx2+βy2, then α+β is equal to ______.
MathematicsHyperbolaJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 2)
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The correct answer is: 12

The equation of tangent to the given hyperbola is y=mx±16m2-4    ...i

Hence, l1:y=mx±16m24

Given that, l2 is a straight line passing through origin and perpendicular to l1.

So, l2:y=-1mx  m=-xy     ...ii

On solving equations i & ii, we get

y=-xyx±16-xy2-4  y=-x2y±16x2-4y2y

y2+x22=16x2-4y2

On comparing the above equation with x2+y22=αx2+βy2, we get α=16, β=4   

  α+β=12

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